Parviz Shahbazi

Biography

Born in 1962 in Tehran, Shahbazi is a filmmaking graduate of the Tehran Cinema College. During the early 80s he began writing short stories and directing short films. He edited several films and directed 12 shorts before making his first feature film, MOSAFERE JANOUB, in 1997. Malaria is his latest feature. His debut feature, as well as his second film, NAJVA (2000) has been screened at countless festivals bringing him international recognition and several awards along the way. In 2002 his third film, NAFAS-E AMIGH, was selected for the Directors’ Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival receiving great critical acclaim.

Known for

Acting roles

Year	Movie / TV show / Other	Role
2016	The New Wave

Credits

Year	Movie / TV show / Other	Role
2023	Roxana	Director
2023	Roxana	Editor
2023	Roxana	Writer
2019	Tala	Writer
2019	Tala	Director
2019	My Second Year in College	Screenplay
2017	The Girl's House	Writer
2016	Malaria	Director
2013	Trapped	Director
2010	Whatever God Wants	Producer
2010	Whatever God Wants	Writer
2009	Karat 14	Director
2009	Karat 14	Writer
2006	Gradually...	Writer
2003	Deep Breath	Director
2003	Deep Breath	Writer
2003	Deep Breath	Editor
2003	Tehran 7:00 a.m.	Editor
2000	Whispers	Director
2000	Whispers	Writer
1997	The Traveler from the South	Director